Veteran Entrepreneurship Program

The Veteran Entrepreneurship Program, designed for veterans, aims to equip veterans, active-duty member and their spouse with the skills, knowledge, and mindset necessary to navigate the entrepreneurial landscape successfully. Spanning over five months, the curriculum is divided into two phases, with the initial month focusing on foundational workshops and the subsequent four months dedicated to deeper exploration and individualized consulting.

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What to Expect:

Participants can expect a highly interactive and hands-on learning experience throughout the curriculum. The program is designed to challenge conventional thinking, encourage experimentation, and foster a supportive environment for personal and professional growth. Key topics covered include mindset priming, problem ideation and validation, solution development, market entry strategies, and foundational business knowledge.

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Program Overview:

Phase One

Weekend One | Saturday, May 4, 2024 | IN PERSON

This initial session lays the groundwork for the entire program. Participants will engage in activities designed to prime their mindset for the entrepreneurial journey, challenge preconceived notions about business success, and begin the process of ideation and problem validation.

Key activities:

• Failure Resume
• Business Canvas Model
• Problem Ideation and Validation

Weekend Two | Saturday, May 11, 2024, | VIRTUAL!
Dedicated to one-on-one consulting sessions, providing personalized feedback and guidance on participants’ progress and ideas.

Weekend Three | Saturday, May 18, 2024, | IN PERSON

Building on the first workshop, this session delves deeper into the processes of interviewing potential customers, solution ideation, and validation.

Highlights include:

• Interview Techniques and Analysis
• Solution Ideation and Validation
• Entrepreneurship 101

Weekend Four | Saturday, May 25, 2024, | VIRTUAL.

Dedicated to one-on-one consulting sessions, providing personalized feedback and guidance on participants’ progress and ideas.

Phase Two

(Months two through five)

Deep Dive and Development

General and Individual Meetings: The focus shifts towards more specialized knowledge and individualized consulting. Participants will engage in pitch competitions, develop interview skills, and work closely with consultants to evaluate opportunities, identify pain points, and explore potential pathways for their ventures.

For questions regarding this program, please email us at training@iesmallbusiness.com